2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CL55AMG keyless

179 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Express opening and closing of windows
Pressk orj on the switch past resistance point
and release – window opens or closes completely.
To interrupt procedure, briefly pressj ork.
If the upward movement of the window is blocked
during the closing procedure, the window will stop
during the last few inches before closure and open
slightly.
When pressing and holding the switchj to close the
w ind ow, a nd u pward movement of t he window is
blocked during the last few inches before closure, it will
stop but not
open slightly.
Notes:
The power windows can also be opened and closed
using the summer opening/convenience feature, see
page 45.
When opening a door window, the rear side window
opens slightly. The rear side window will close again
when the closing procedure of the door window is
completed.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will
not operate if a door window is being closed by
pressing the switch to its resistance point and
holding it there, or when using the electronic main
key.The closing procedure of door windows can be
immediately reversed by either pressing the switch
or pressing buttonΠon the electronic main key
and holding it, or (vehicle with KEYLESS-GO) when
carrying the KEYLESS-GO-card, pull and hold a
door handle.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
can cause serious personal injury.

181 Interior equipment
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sliding/pop-up roof
1to slide roof open
2to slide roof closed
3to raise roof at rear
4to lower roof at rearTurn the electronic key in starter switch to position 1
or 2.
To open, close, raise or lower the sliding/pop-up roof:
Move the switch to resistance point in the required
direction.
Release the switch when the roof has reached the
required position.
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Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
can cause serious personal injury.

182 Interior equipment
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Express opening and closing of sliding/pop-up roof
To select a sunroof opening position, press the switch to
resistance point and release it when the sunroof has
reached the required position.
The sliding/pop-up roof now opens to the position set if
the switch is pressed past resistance point in the “open”
direction.
If you wish to change the opening position of the
sunroof, move the switch to resistance point in the
direction you require.
Stopping the sliding/pop-up roof:
Move the switch in any direction.
If the movement of the sliding/pop-up roof is blocked
during the closing procedure, the sunroof will stop and
reopen slightly.
Note:
Opening the sliding/pop-up roof automatically almost
fully (less approximately 1 inch [3 cm]), the sunroof
must have been opened first by pressing the switch to
resistance point and releasing it when the sunroof has
reached an almost fully open position.
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the sliding/pop-up roof, be sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.In case of obstruction, the automatic reversal will
not operate if the sliding/pop-up roof is being
closed by moving the switch to its resistance point
and holding it there, or when using the electronic
main key or the lock button at each door handle
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO).The closing procedure of the sliding/pop-up roof
can be immediately reversed by either moving the
switch in any direction, or pressing buttonΠon
the electronic main key and holding it; or (vehicles
with KEYLESS-GO ) when carrying the KEYLESS-
GO-card, pull and hold a door handle.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
electronic key from starter switch and take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
can cause serious personal injury.

207 Contents - Driving
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DrivingControl and operation of radio
transmitters ...............................208
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) .................................209
Maintenance ...................................209
Tele Aid ........................................... 210
Catalytic converter ........................220
Emission control ............................221
Starter switch .................................222
Starter switch – KEYLESS-GO ......224
Starting and turning off
the engine ..................................227
Automatic transmission ...............229
Parking brake .................................238Driving instructions ...................... 239
Drive sensibly – save fuel ........ 239
Drinking and driving ................ 239
Pedals .......................................... 240
Power assistance ........................ 240
Brakes .......................................... 240
Driving off ................................... 241
Parking ........................................ 242
Tires ............................................. 243
Snow chains ............................... 245
Winter driving instructions ..... 246
Deep water .................................. 248
Passenger compartment ........... 248
Traveling abroad ........................ 249
Cruise control ................................ 250Distronic (DTR) ..............................253
Brake assist system
(BAS) ...........................................268
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ...........................................269
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ........................................... 271
Active body control (ABC) ............275
Level control system ...................... 276
Parking assist (Parktronic) ..........279
What you should know
at the gas station .......................284
Check regularly
and before a long trip ...............287

210 Tele Aid
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Te l e A i d
Important!
The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be
performed by completing the subscriber agreement and
placing an acquaintance call using the “SOS” button.
Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a
system that is not activated. If the system is not
activated the indicator lamp in the “SOS” button stays
on after turning electronic key in starter switch to
position 2 (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
operating position, see page 224) and the message
“TELE AID – NOT ACTIVATED” will be shown in the
multifunction display for approx. 10 seconds.
If you have any questions regarding activation, please
call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
(Te l ematic Alarm Identification on Demand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response;
automatic and manual emergency, roadside assistance
and information.
The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the
vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not
damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can be adjusted
when using the volume control on the multifunction
steering wheel, for raising press buttonæ and for
lowering press buttonç.
To activate, press the “SOS” button, the Roadside
Assistance button or t he Informa tion bu tton¡,
depending on the type of response required.
Shortly after the completion of your Acquaintance Call,
you will receive a user ID and password via first call
mail. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting
“Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access to account
information, remote door unlock, Info Services* profile
and more.
* Optional System self-check
Initially, after turning the electronic key in starter
switch to position 2, malfunctions are detected and
indicated (the indicator lamps in the “SOS” button, the
Roadside Assistance button and the Information
button¡ stay on longer than 10 seconds or do not
come on). The message “TELE AID – VISIT
WORKSHOP” appears for approx. 10 seconds in the
multifunction display.

222 Starter switch
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Starter switch
0The electronic key can be withdrawn in this position
only. The electronic key can be removed only with
the selector lever in position “P”. After removing the
electronic key or with the electronic key in starter
switch position 0 or 1 the selector lever is locked in
position “P”.1Most electrical consumers can be operated. For
detailed information see respective subjects.
2Driving position.
Gear selector lever is unlocked.
3Starting position.
See page 227 for instructions on starting and turning off
the engine.
See page 44 for instructions on the simultaneous use of
the electronic key and the KEYLESS-GO-function.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, take the
KEYLESS-GO-card (if so equipped) with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment
may cause serious personal injury.

224 Starter switch — KEYLESS-GO
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Start-/Stop button (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO)
See page 227 for instructions on starting and turning off
the engine.
See page 44 for instructions on the simultaneous use of
the electronic key and the KEYLESS-GO-function.Pressing the start-/stop button (1) on the gear selector
lever without depressing the brake pedal will
sequentially activate the starter switch positions 1 (on)
and 2 (operation) and 0 (off).
The engine can be started with the starter switch in any
position (on, operation or off), as long as the gear
selector lever is in position “P” or “N” and the brake
pedal depressed.
Wa r n i n g !
W h e n l e av i n g t h e ve h i c l e a l ways t a ke t h e e l e c t ro n i c
key and the KEYLESS-GO-card with you, and lock
the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause
serious personal injury.

225 Starter switch — KEYLESS-GO
Te ch n ica l
data Instruments
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index “On” position (starter switch position 1, see page 222).
Most electrical consumers can be operated. For detailed
information see respective subjects.
Operation / driving position (starter switch position 2,
see page 222).
All electrical consumers can be operated. Gear selector
is unlocked.
“Off” position (electronic key removable from starter
switch).
Most electrical consumers cannot be operated.
The selector lever is locked in position “P”.
Notes:
For improved recognition of the KEYLESS-GO-card the
doors should be closed when pressing the start-/stop
button.
The gear selector lever can only be moved with the
vehicle battery charged and connected, and the starter
switch in the Operation position. With the gear selector
lever in position “P”, the brake pedal must also be
depressed.Important!
For the KEYLESS-GO-system to function properly, the
operator should observe the following:
•If the KEYLESS-GO-card is positioned farther away
from the vehicle (e.g. inside clothing or a briefcase),
the vehicle cannot be locked (see page 40) or started
with the start-/stop button (see page 227).
•If th e K EYLESS-GO-ca rd is rem oved f rom th e vehicl e
while the engine is running, or by placing the card
in front of the center armrest (see page 190), the
message “CHIP-CARD – NOT RECOGNIZED!” will
appear repeatedly while driving in the
multifunction display, see page 38.